Johnny Come Lately (1943)

Name: Johnny Come Lately
Genre: Drama
Released: 1943
Duration: 97 min
Rating: 6.8
Cast: James Cagney, Grace George, Marjorie Main, Marjorie Lord, Hattie McDaniel

1h 37m United States of America

Drama

Plot

James Cagney shines as a spirited drifter determined to rescue a struggling newspaper owned by the ailing Grace George. The film moves swiftly, captivating viewers of all ages with its blend of humor and heart. The supporting cast excels in portraying the quirks of small-town life, with Margaret Hamilton delivering a memorable performance. Cagney held a special fondness for this project, ranking it among his top five filmmaking experiences during a retrospective before his passing. In 2013, the film was preserved by the Academy Film Archive in collaboration with the UCLA Film & Television Archive.

Cast

James Cagney Grace George Marjorie Main Marjorie Lord Hattie McDaniel Edward McNamara William Henry Robert Barrat George Cleveland Margaret Hamilton Norman Willis Lucien Littlefield Edwin Stanley Irving Bacon Clarence Muse

Johnny Come Lately (1943)

Plot

Cast

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